Associate Director, Publications Training & Compliance

Associate Director, Publications Training & Compliance 

Cambridge (3 days on-site)

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we are pioneering new frontiers by identifying and treating patients earlier, working towards the aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.

Come and join our AZ team where you will play a pivotal role in this exciting period of development!!

The BioPharma R&D Publications Operations team within AstraZeneca (AZ) is seeking a creative Associate Director, Publications Training & Compliance to lead the delivery of compliance topics with an enterprise focus to internal customers, stakeholders and external partners in an innovative and compelling manner across R&D, Operations, Medical and Local Markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Working in close collaboration with the Global Publications Strategy and Operations Director and the Publications Leadership Team, the Associate Director, Publications Training & Compliance responsibilities will be to: 

• Develop and implement the publications training and engagement strategy to ensure adherence to AZ Publication Standard and Publication Sign-Off Standard Operating Procedure, translating business requirements into solutions. 

• Partner with expert groups such as L&D to ensure there is fit for purpose training available to all users tailored to their role in the process.

• Coordinate, plan and deliver live training as required to all users including external agency on both publications policy, procedures and systems,  including specific 1:1 senior leader reviewer training.

• Support with the update and review of AZ policies and procedures to ensure standards remain aligned to external best practice and evolving trends and innovations.

• Partners with Data Analyst to create measures that aligns training with business priorities. 

• Partner with relevant teams and leadership council to ensure gaps in compliance as found through regular records audit and training data audit are actioned with an appropriate training or communication response.

• Lead the creation and implementation of the publications communication plan to disseminate key messages throughout the year, ensuring changes to publications process and procedure and critical time lines are clearly communicated

• Conduct regular and ad-hoc campaigns on various topics, including the rollout of new or updated policies and tools and support and facilitate the Publication Sign Off Champion network. 

• Drive engagement activities, using face-to-face opportunities with scientists through on-site drop-in sessions, marketplace opportunities (e.g., science symposium), and speaker opportunities such as lunch & learn, and town halls/department meetings. 

• Lead the design, implementation, and upkeep of a publications contents and training on different AZ platforms in partnership with the Learning & Development teams 

• Raise business awareness of external landscape, new trends, or risks to ensure compliance. 

• Enhance the visibility of the publications team and promote their capabilities to foster strong relationships with key internal collaborators and external partners. 

• Collaborate closely with other publication teams across AZ to centralize content and ensure widespread application across the enterprise for simplification and excellence. 
  

Requirements:

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 

• Proficiency in digital tools including advanced presentation skills 

• Experience in concept/content creation and delivery  

• Creative thinker with the ability to think outside the box 

• Strong project management skills with demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing deadlines and priorities 

• Ability to collaborate with multiple business partners in a fast-paced environment 
  

In Office Requirement:

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca? 
Join the team unlocking the power of what science can do. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world’s most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. 

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.